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No. 445,555. Patented Feb.3,1891.

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Iirvrrnn STATES ADALBERT HECKL, OF

MANNHEIM, GERMANY.

CANDLESTICK.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 445,555, dated February 3, 1891. Application filed September 2, 1890. Serial No. 363,760. (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, ADALBERT HncKL, of Mannheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, German Empire, have invented new and useful Improvements 1n Candlesticks, of which the following is a Specification.

My invention relates to an improved candlestiek, and especially to a piano sconce or bracket, and has for its object to throw the light issuing therefrom directly upon the nlusic sheet orrbook, and to preserve the eyes from the rays of light, while by its use the disagreeablv smelling and intiammable petroleum, thc., can be dispensed with. For these reasons the arrangement of the sconce or bracket in its preferred forni is such that when not in use it has the appearance of a holder formed of a movable horizontal and rigid rod, such as hitherto used, While when it is in use it assumes' such a form that the light issuing therefrom is as deep as allowable, and consequently brilliantly illuminates the music-sheet of the player.

In order that my invention may be fully understood, I will proceed to describe it with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure I is a side elevation of my improved sconce or bracket. Fig. II is a front elevation of the supporting-plate to which the arm is hinged. Fig. III is a side view of the bushing or tube and sliding rod. Fig. IV is ap transverse section thereof on the line IV IV, Fig. III. Fig. V is a longitudinal section of the bushing or tube and sliding rod. Fig. "VI is a side View of the bushing or tube, the sliding rod being partly drawn out. Fig. VII is a side View of the outer end of the sliding rod and carrier, the latter being` turned at right angles tothe former and occupying a horizont-al position. Fig. VIII is a side View of the outer end of the sliding rod and carrier, the latter being turned at right angles to the former, occupying a horizontal position and seated. Fig. IX is a side elevation of the bushing or tube, sliding rod, carrier, and holder in position for use, the carrier being locked. Fig. X is a side elevation of the same secured tothe standard of a pedestal. Fig. XI is a side elevation of a shade for the holder. Fig. XII is a transverse section thereof on the line XII XII, Fig. XI.

l is a supporting-plate, preferably of orna- .rod having an outerlong section 9 and an inner short section IO hinged thereto by means of a pin ll, passing through overlapping ears 12, located on the adjacent ends of the two sections. The short section is provided With a radial pin 13, Working in the slot 7 of the bushing or tube, by which the sliding rod isI prevented from turning and entire Withdrawal and guided in its movement. The slot extends nearly from end to end of the bushing or tube, so that the sliding rod can be fully pushed in or nearly drawn out and secured in desired position by means of a set-screw 14:, working through the bushing or tube and bearing thereon. It is apparent that by means of the connection between the two sections of the sliding rod the latter can be turned in either' direction. The outer section of the sliding rod is provided at its front end with acarrier l5, preferably ornamental and formed with an inner longitudinal sliding piece 16, having `ja-longitudinal opening 17, through which is passed a cross-pin 18, and by which it is secured to the slotted outer end of the sliding rod. The carrier l5 is formed with a screwthread l0 in close proximity to the inner section, upon which turns a screw-threaded nut or collar 20. Corresponding with the screwthread I9 there is formed upon the outer end of the bushing or rod and close to the setscrew li another screw-thread 2l, so that when the sliding rod is pushed into its innermost position and the set-screw has been tightened the collar or nut is turned upon the screwthread 2l, and the bushing, rod, and carrier are thereby made rigid.

22 is a holder, preferably ornamented and adapted to receive a candle 23 and connected to the carrier l5.

To secure the collar or nut 20 in position, the latter carries a small chain 24, the free end of which is furnished with a pin or bolt IOO 25, the latter being inserted after the nut has been turned upon the screw-thread in a corresponding slot 26 ol' the bushing in the arm.

When required for use, the end oi' the small chain is first withdrawn, the set-screw and the nut are loosened, and .the rod is partly drawn out of the bushing, (see Fig. YL) while the longitudinal sliding piece is turned upon the pin until the carrier assumes a position at right angles to the rod, when the piece is drawn back. (See Figs. VII and VIII.) rIhe pin or bolt of the small chain istheninserted in the opening of the piece which projects over and beyond the rod, and the outer section of the rod is entirely withdrawn from the bushing and subsequently turned upon the pin. (See FiglX.) In this manneris produced a candle-support which extends downward to a suitable distance in order to furnish a suitable light forpiano-players, and the parts of which, although sliding within one another, are so rigidly connected that none can be shifted when in use.

The shade 27 has, as shown in Figs. XI and XII, the form of a cylindrical screen. Its

vheight is somewhat greater than that of the candle, and it is provided the whole of its height with a continuous slot or opening 2S. \Vhen this shade is placed over the candle, it only allows of the light falling through the slot.

By setting-4. e., turning the long slot of the shade in a suitable manner-the rays of light issuing from the candle can beso arranged as to be invisible to the eyes of the player when the player reads the music, while they fully illuminate the said music or musicbook, so that the player sits almost in the dark, and that whatever position or attitude the player may assume during his play he will not be troubled by the light.

The shade as well as the candle-holder can be placed on the right as well as on the lefthand side of the piano, the shade being advantageously made of brass or shcet'- iron properly nickcled orsilvered inside and coated with dark lac or bronze on the outsi'le. nickeling produces a strong and still light for the music-book. The flame will not flick er, but burn quietly, as any draft of air caused by turning the music-leaves is kept olt or deflected by the shade.

The candle-holder hereinbefore described is particularly applicable for pianos ot' the vertical or cottage ty pe, or it can be, however, connected with a pedestal, as shown in Fig. X, wherein 29 indicates a standard and The sconce or bracketmay be made ot various sizes and shapes, according to requirements, and of any metal or materials which may suit its manufacture.

IIaving thus described my invention, the following is what I claim as new therein and desire to secure by Letters Patent:

l. A Candlestick consisting of a support, a bushing secured to the support, a rod formed in two sections hinged together and sliding within the bushing, a carrier hinged to the rod, and a holder secured to the carrier, substantially as described.

2. A candlestick consisting of a support, a bushing secured therein having a screwthreaded portion, a rod within the bushing having a carrier provided with a screwthreaded portion, a screw threaded collar working over the screw-threaded portions, and a holder secured to the carrier, substantially as described.

3. A Candlestick consisting of a support, a bushing secured to the support, a sliding rod formed in two sections, pin-and-slot connec-V tion between the bushing and the rod, the carrier hinged to the rod, and the holder secured to the carrier, substantially as described.

4. A Candlestick consisting of a support., a bushing secured to the support, a rod formed in two sections hinged together and sliding within the bushing, the outer section having a slotted end and a cross-pin, a carrier formed with a longitudinal sliding piece having a longitudinal opening through which the crosspin passes, a pin for locking the carrier to the rod, and a holder secured to the carrier, substantially as described.

5. A Candlestick consisting of a support, a bushing secured to the support, a rod formed in two sections hinged together and sliding within the bushing, a carrier hinged to the rod, a holder secured to the carrier, and a screen surrounding the holder, having a vertical slot, substantially as described.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two witnesses.

ADA'LBERT IIECKL. lVitnesses:

ROBERT GROPP, J. F. WINTER.

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